SETU delivers €1 billion economic and social impact

South East Technological University’s total impact on the Irish economy has been valued at €1.05 billion, according to the University’s Economic and Social Impact report published on Wednesday, November 26th. Read more

ESB and Ørsted Joint Venture wins the provisional rights to develop the Tonn Nua site in offshore wind auction

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) has today awarded ESB and Ørsted, the provisional rights to develop the Tonn Nua site off the coast of County Waterford. Read more

Applications now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus

Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers is the nationwide programme for ambitious startup founders with an innovative business idea that has the potential to scale and provide employment. Applications are now open for New Frontiers Phase 2 at SETU Waterford Campus. Read more

SETU researchers secure €1.1 million in Enterprise Ireland funding for housing and food sustainability solutions

South East Technological University (SETU), with the support of Enterprise Ireland, is advancing two major research commercialisation projects worth over €1.1 million, showcasing how Irish research is being translated into real world solutions with global impact.

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Closing date for Propelor BIC’s ‘the Big Pitch’ is next Tuesday 30th Sept

Applications for The Big Pitch 2025 remain open till Tuesday 30th September. The Big Pitch is the South East’s most exciting live startup competition, taking place on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at the iconic Theatre Royal Waterford. Read more

SETU and Maritime Area Regulatory Authority sign strategic cooperation agreement

SETU and the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the aim of advancing Ireland’s maritime sector. Read more

AI UNLOCKED Event at GreenTechHQ on Wednesday – Understand how to unlock AI for real value in your business

GreenTechHQ will host AI Unlocked in Enniscorthy on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (08:00–17:30), a major free-to-attend event bringing together industry leaders to give SMEs and larger organisations a practical roadmap to adopting artificial intelligence. Read more

The Port of Waterford has submitted its application to develop a new Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) terminal

Port of Waterford has lodged a direct planning application with An Coimisiún Pleanála for its Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Capable Terminal at Belview, County Kilkenny. Read more

Rosslare Europort announces planning application underway to become Ireland’s largest Offshore Renewable Energy port

Rosslare Europort is set to undergo a transformative expansion, positioning itself as Ireland’s largest offshore renewable energy port and a critical enabler of the country’s transition to green energy. Read more

Port of Waterford Granted Maritime Area Consent, Paving the Way for Offshore Wind Infrastructure

Port of Waterford has been officially granted a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), the national body responsible for regulating development in Ireland’s maritime area. Read more